First take on soil function evaluation of Ueberetsch

Soil functions

1 = high potential, 5 = low potential

Habitat for animals and plants

Fig. 1: Potential as a habitat for drought-tolerant species.

Fig. 2: Potential as a habitat for moisture-tolerant species.

Fig. 3: Potential as a habitat for soil organisms.

Fig. 4: Potential as a habitat for crops.

Infiltration and drainage regulation

Fig. 5: Average precipitation retention capacity.

Fig. 6: Minimum precipitation retention capacity.

Fig. 7: Retention capacity for heavy precipitation events.

Fig. 8: Groundwater reformation rate.

Natural soil fertility

Fig. 9: Potential for providing nutrients for plants.

Filter and buffer for pollutants

Fig. 10: Potential as a CO2 sink.

Fig. 11: Potential for retention of heavy metals.

Fig. 12: Potential for transforming organic contaminants.

Fig. 13: Potential as filter and buffer for organic contaminants.

Fig. 14: Potential for retention of water-soluble contaminants.

Fig. 15: Potential as buffer for acidic contaminants.